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Meaning of cognitive therapy: A type of psychotherapy that helps patients change their behavior by changing the way they think and feel about certain things.

Definition of cognitive therapy

A type of psychotherapy that helps patients change their behavior by changing the way they think and feel about certain things. It is used to treat mental, emotional, personality, and behavioral disorders. Also called CBT and cognitive behavior therapy.

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